Wanted to let you all know the latest about the new dining reservation booking system that caused a temporary change in the 180 day reservation window for most Disney dining locations. Because of some challenges in getting the system running, the dates have been pushed back some and the window is now open to Feb. 22, 2009 for ADRs. Here's the full word from Disney:
The Walt Disney World® Resort will upgrade the reservation booking system for dining, recreation and tour reservations in late November 2008. Please note this date differs from the previously communicated date.
In the future, Travel Agents and Guests will be able to make dining reservations online with this new reservation booking system. The launch date for this enhancement will be announced at a later date.
As a result of the system upgrade, now through late November 2008, Guests will be able to book dining reservations up to Feb. 22, 2009. Once the upgrade is completed in late November, booking processes will return to normal, allowing Guests to book up to 180 days of arrival.
The system upgrade will not impact Victoria and Albert’s Restaurant, Cinderella’s Royal Table, and Chef Mickey’s Restaurant. Those three venues will continue to observe the normal booking processes throughout the system cutover.
Hope this helps if you have ADRs to make for late January or most of February!
